All manner of spiritual paths offer a way out of suffering, promising eternal life and freedom from strife in this life or the next, and Buddhism is no different. This fantasy speaks to the part of us that secretly hopes the plane will just keep going up and up, carrying us away from this uncertain and frightening place. Meditation is often used as an attempt to sever our connection to the world, and in fact, exhausting this possibility is an essential part of the journey. Read more…